Dakar was responsible for the political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of Senegal on June 20, 1960, Senegal became an independent republic within the French community. In December 1864, Senegal became a French colony. In 1909, Senegal was divided into French West Africa. In June 1946, under the leadership of the Senegal branch of the African Democratic Union, the Senegalese people launched the anti-Imperial mass movement. In November 1958, Senegal became an autonomous republic within the French community. In December 1959, Senegal and the French Sudan united into the ¡°Mari Confederation¡±, and put forward the demands for ¡°independence within the community.¡± In June 1960, Senegal declared independence, and in August 20, the Senegalese people withdrew from the ¡°Mari Confederation¡±, the founding of the Republic of Senegal. In November 1958, the Secretary of